Our Scholarships
Initiated in the Fall Semester of 2001, the Alpha Rho Scholarship Program is designed to reward the active members of the Alpha Rho Chapter of Kappa Alpha Order for outstanding academic performance and civic involvement. The scholarships are funded through the individual Alpha Rho alumni and corporate donations. The program has been granted "Charitable Organization" status by the IRS and it operates as a 501(c)(3) corporation. All donations made to the scholarship program are considered charitable contributions for tax purposes.
Program Goals
- Promote academic excellence and civic involvement as integral parts of the Alpha Rho experience
- Encourage and reward improvement in academic performance for all members of Alpha Rho
- Create opportunities for alumni to become more involved in supporting the actives, pledges, and overall goals of the chapter
Alpha Rho Hu S. Vandervort Memorial Academic & Civic Excellence Scholarship
The Alpha Rho Academic & Civic Excellence Scholarship awards the student that demonstrates and excels in community and social involvement as well as academic achievement. This scholarship is offered once per academic year and is valued at $1,000.
Alpha Rho Academic Achievement Scholarship
The Alpha Rho Academic Achievement Scholarship awards the student that demonstrates a commitment to academics throughout the year based on cumulative GPA for the fall and spring semesters. This scholarship is offered once per academic year and is valued at $750.
Alpha Rho Academic Improvement Scholarship
The Alpha Rho Academic Improvement Scholarship awards the student that demonstrates a commitment to academic improvement based on comparable GPA’s between continuous semesters. This scholarship is offered two times per academic year and is valued at $500.
Alpha Rho Queen's Club Scholarship
The Alpha Rho Queen's Club Scholarship awards the student that demonstrates and excels in leadership, philanthropic or professional career development. This scholarship is offered on a floating basis. The award is typically valued at $500.